The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Cash bid launched to help 'bursting at the seams' GP practices

Growing patient lists are putting massive strain on surgeries

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

Rishi Sunak REPEATEDLY refuses to set out route to indyref2 on Scotland visit

It is the first time the PM has spoken on the topic since the Supreme Court ruling last year

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

Two areas of Scotland awarded green freeport status

Bids covering Inverness and the Cromarty Firth and areas around the River Forth were chosen by the UK and Scottish governments.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Sunak vows to work ‘constructively’ with Sturgeon and ‘deliver for Scots’

Following talks in Inverness, the two leaders acknowledged differences remain over gender recognition laws and Scottish independence.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

'No indication' of new money from UK to avert NHS strike action, says FM

THERE is “no indication” that the UK Government will provide additional funding to Scotland in order to avert NHS strikes, according to the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway schools close as teachers' pay row escalates

Teachers walked out on Tuesday and Wednesday after talks on Monday ended without a deal

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

More than half of pothole compensation claims to Dumfries and Galloway Council rejected

New figures show that the local authority’s insurers have paid out more than £200,000 in compensation in the last three years

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

Scottish Government to end contract for Glasgow Ukrainian refugee ship

The cruise ship, which is currently home to around 1,170 Ukrainians, including 420 children, is docked at the Clyde in Govan. The contract is set to end on March 31.

Glasgow Live · Jan 13, 2023

Extension of rent freeze for private tenants planned

Opposition politicians and industry bodies hit back at proposals

Insider UK · Jan 13, 2023

Scottish teacher strikes to go ahead next week after no new pay offer made

Starting Monday, union members will take action in two local authority areas each day

Insider UK · Jan 13, 2023